DSP alleged of raping 14-year-old girl granted bail

LAHORE: A local court on Thursday accepted the bail plea of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Imran Babar, booked on charges of raping a 14-year-old girl, and ordered his release, ARY News reported.

DSP Imran Babar Jameel was arrested on May 05 and sent to prison on seven-day remand. He had pleaded innocence and claimed that a conspiracy was being hatched against him.

On Thursday, Jameel appeared before the court where he told that he had reached a settlement with the girl’s family and requested for release.

The court ordered him to deposit surety bonds worth Rs 100,000 and ordered his release.

Jameel was suspended on February 20 by Inspector General (IG) Punjab Mustaq Sukhera, who had ordered an inquiry into the incident. After the arrest, Jameel had criticized him and the Punjab government.